Graduate Diploma in Business (Professional Accounting) - University of South Australia

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Aim

This program is designed to provide a substantial education in accountancy relevant to the professional interests of graduates without a previous educational award in this discipline.

Entry requirements

1. Applicants will have completed an undergraduate degree or equivalent.
   
2. English language entry requirements

For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are :

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading and Writing sub scores and minimum overall score of 6.5 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA; OR
    
• Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at bachelor level or above completed in Australia within the last two years; OR
   
• Successful completion of at least two years of tertiary study at bachelor level or above conducted and completed in English within the last five years in a country in which:
   
  • English is an official language; or
  • English is commonly used, as determined by the University.

Where the study in English was more than five years ago, this requirement may be satisfied by subsequent and recent work experience of at least two years duration in a setting where English is the language of business subject to satisfactory evidence as determined by the University.

Content/structure

The program consists of eight courses totalling 36 units and can be completed within nine calendar months of intensive full-time study. Students must undertake eight core courses. The program is also available for part-time study.

Fee information

Fees for International students: $AU 19,920 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.

Program requirements

Rules

1. No course from the program schedule which is substantially equivalent to a course taken in gaining another award may be included in the program of study.
     
2. Students who have taken for another award, a course which is substantially equivalent to a course from the program schedule, may be granted up to 9 units (2 courses) of credit or may substitute a course of equal standing and units value, with the approval of the Program Director.
    
3. The Program Director may approve variations to the program of studies for a student by substituting courses from the program schedule with courses from other graduate level programs in this or another university.

Notes

1. Graduates wishing to satisfy the tertiary educational requirements of CPA Australia and the ICAA must complete an additional four courses from the Master of Business (Professioal Accounting) Schedule.
    
2. This is a full fee paying program. Applications should be directed to the School of Commerce.
    
3. The program is taught intensively and can be completed within nine calendar months full-time study. Courses are offered in two groups within each half year period. Students should obtain a program timetable from the Program Director.
     
4. Students who meet the work experience requirement may undertake the course Managerial Finance in place of Corporate Finance.